Device for curling or waving hair



May 13, 1930. A. J. LAVERDIERE 1,758,050

' DEVICE FOR CURLING 0R WAVING HAIR Filed Dec. 24, 1927 g/ Patented May 13, 1930 TENT orFicF.

ARTHUR J'. LAVERDIERE, OF LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOE T TILTON &

COOK 00., OF LEOMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS, A GOBPGR-ATION OF MASSACHUSETTS DEVICE FOR CUBLING OR WAVING HAIR Application filed December 24, 1927. Serial No. 242,328.

The present invention relates to devices for curling or waving hair.

The object of the present invention is to provide an effective device of this character which will impart an attractive curl or wave to the hair by using it according to a relatively simple method of procedure.

with this and other objects in view, the various features of the invention consist in certain novel features of construction, combinations and arrangements of parts hereinafter described and claimed, the advantages of which will be obvious to those skilled in the art from the following description. In. the accompanying drawings illustrating the preferred form of the invention.

Fig. 1 represents a perspective view of the hair curler in open position;

Fig. 2 is a similar view of the curler in closed or operative position; and

Fig. 3 is a detail illustrating a cross-section on the line 33 of Fig. 2.

The hair curler, as illustrated, is simple and effective, and lends itself admirably to the employment of celluloid, or equivalent material, which is comparatively light yet sufiiciently strong for the purpose, and which is free from sharp corners or edges to break or tear the hair. In general the curler comprises a curling bar or rod which may be of circular or curved cross-section and about which the lock of hair is wound, a retaining bar cooperating therewith and adapted to press the lock of hair against the curling rod, and a keeper slidably mounted in predetermined position on the retaining bar, and designed to engage and lock the curling bar in operative relation to the retaining bar when the device is in use. .To this end the an invention comprises a round curling rod 10 of uniform cross-section, having a reduced flattened end 12 which receives a pivot pin 14 mounted in the bifurcated end 16 of a re taining bar 18. As indicated more particularly in Figs. 1 and 2, the bifurcated end 16 is turned substantially at right angles to the plane of the bar 18 in order to offset the two members with relation to one another When in the closed position shown in Fig. 2. The retaining bar is preferably fiatand comparatively wide with respect to its depth to secure the requisite uniform pressure upon a lock of hair wound about the curling member 10. Slidingly mounted upon the retaining bar is a keeper 20 which, as indicated more particularly in Fig. 3, is provided with a rectangular slot 22 which embraces the retaining bar, and an elongated and narrower slot 24 merging with. the slot and adapted for receiving the end of the rounded curling rod 10 when the two members are locked together in operative position by the keeper. Owing to the provision of the two slots forming essentially a single opening, oppositely disposed shoulders are provided which maintain a predetermined position of the keeper with rela tion to the retaining bar 18 while at the same time permitting sliding movements of the keeper therealong. \Vith this construction alignment of the receiving opening 24 is al ways preserved, and swinging of the curling rod 10 into the position shown in Fig. 2 in sures accurate positioning of the opening 2a with relation to the end of the rod. This is of especial importance in a device of this character where the operation of the device by the wearer cannot be readily observed. The keeper 20 is maintained from withdrawal. beyond the end of the retaining member 18 by a stop block 28 mounted upon the under side of the retaining bar adjacent the end and contacting with opposite sides of the opening 2st to prevent movement of the keeper therebeyond.

The entire device other than the pivot pin 14 is conveniently made of celluloid, which is light, attractive in appearance, and readily adapted for the purpose. In operation the lock of hair to be curled is first wound about the curling rod 10 with the device in the open position shown in Fig. l, and thereafter the device is closed upon the lock and retained in position by the keeper. The lock of hair thus wound about the curling implement has preferably been moistened, and after a few moments in this position the requisite wave or curl is imparted to the hair.

What is claimed is:

1. A device for curling hair, of celluloid rod adapted to receive a lock of hair wound thereover. a retaining bar of rectangular cross-section cooperating therewith, pivotal connections between the two members at one end, a keeper slidingly supported upon the retammg bar and engaging four sides thereof to maintain the keeper in a predetermined lateral position with relation thereto, the keeper having an opening adapted to receive 10 the free end of the curling rod, and a stop member mounted adjacent the end of the retaining bar and serving through contact with the keeper at opposite sides of the opening to prevent withdrawal of the keeper 5 therefrom.

2. A device for curling hair comprising an elongated curling rod, 21. cooperating retaining member having a substantially flat engaging face wider than the curling rod,

2;) means for pivotally connecting the curling rod and retaining member at one end, having provision for offsetting the two members when in locking position, a keeper having an opening substantially fitting the retaining 5 member to permit the keeper to slide thereon, a second opening merging therewith and being narrower than the first-mentioned opening to provide shoulders for insuring a predetermined lateral relationship of the keeper with the retaining member and for receiving the free end of the curling rod, and means for preventing withdrawal of the keeper from the retaining member.

35 ARTHUR J. LAVERDIERE. 

